The Demographic Process Most Responsible for the Demographic Dividend Is

question 19

Multiple Choice

The demographic process most responsible for the demographic dividend is a rapid

• A) drop in infant mortality.
• B) rise in life expectancy.
• C) drop in fertility.
• D) rate of immigration.

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Definitions:

Microvilli

Microscopic cellular membrane protrusions that increase the surface area for absorption or secretion in various epithelial cells.

Lacteals

Specialized lymphatic capillaries located in the intestinal villi, involved in the absorption of dietary fats.

Photomicrograph

An image taken with a microscope to show a magnified view of microscopic structures.

Simple Squamous Epithelium

A single layer of flat cells lining surfaces involved in substance exchange, like blood vessels and lung alveoli.